tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54356222024-03-08T08:42:57.652+08:00Rants and RavesSemi regular train of thought and musingsNickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.comBlogger551125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-83976468293859344882010-12-14T11:37:00.003+08:002010-12-14T11:49:34.200+08:00What is Octopus?Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were infected by a deadly sexually transmitted disease?What if you have exposed your loved ones to the deadly infection by your own choices?What would your love ones do if they found out that they were infected because of you?These are the questions that the main characters in “Octopus”, written by Steve Yockey, are forced to deal with after a Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-42932322980916196872010-12-06T12:32:00.002+08:002010-12-06T12:32:51.155+08:00Coming Soon!Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-77886193080823494122010-03-22T10:41:00.004+08:002010-03-22T10:53:51.455+08:00Tackling the World 10 minutes at a TimeI'm definitely going for the workshops this year after chickening out at the last minute last year. Anyone else coming?Want to learn the Art of 10-minuters?SHORT+SWEET Malaysia 2010 Workshops Now Open for RegistrationsSHORT+SWEET Malaysia will be returning for a third season! And we're growing our SHORT+SWEET family in Malaysia once again... Last year, we introduced a new member, SHORT+SWEET Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-47281139855776174422010-03-09T18:22:00.009+08:002010-03-09T18:36:15.885+08:00Open Auditions for klpac's T4YP 2010 EnsembleDo you want to be in the limelight? Do you want to try to see if you're cut out for the theater stage? If you're between 16 to 25 years old, here's a chance for you!Since 2008, klpac’s Theatre For Young People (T4YP) programme has been providing a platform for young people to express themselves by creating meaningful theatre.Once again, we would like to welcome young people between the ages of 16Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-17641396817830355202010-03-05T11:12:00.000+08:002010-03-05T11:13:27.618+08:00The Week That Was – Feb 22 – 28, 2010It was a quiet week at the office work-wise. People were just coming back from their long Chinese New Year break and we mostly catching up with all their messages and action items for work. For us who started work the week before, it was just a normal week at the office.Highlight of the week was the “Bernarda Alba” musical that I watched at klpac on their preview night. It was definitely not the Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-62029618610117198942010-02-23T15:53:00.005+08:002010-02-23T16:00:13.354+08:00“Bernarda Alba” at klpacklpac presentsBERNARDA ALBASYNOPSIS “Bernarda Alba”, a musical, tells the tale of a powerful matriarch who imposes a strict rule on her household following her second husband's funeral: "Not a breath of outside air is going to enter this house. It's going to feel like we've bricked up the doors and windows," she proclaims.Bernarda's five daughters, however, struggle with her cold wishes. The Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-69570880955332732282010-02-22T13:46:00.000+08:002010-02-22T13:47:20.050+08:00The Two Weeks That Was – Feb 8 – 21, 2010The first week was quite busy in the office with everyone trying to finish things off before they leave for their Chinese New Year break. Being the only one in the office who doesn’t need to rush back home for reunion dinners, I had the luxury of taking my company mandatory leave days ahead of everyone else which I did during the week before Chinese New Year. Most of those dates were spent with Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-64427244020931134562010-02-12T15:18:00.000+08:002010-02-12T15:19:00.998+08:00The Week That Was – Feb 1 – 8, 2010Few highlights of the week.Went to watch “Women of Silk River” which was staged at TAS@Lot10 on their opening night. I noticed that the crowd who came that night was not the usual crowd that I see at klpac but I’m guessing that a lot of them were friends, family and supporters of the production team as well as the cast. Overall, I loved the story even though there were parts of it that could haveNickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-42408711341262150762010-02-05T12:04:00.000+08:002010-02-05T12:05:24.826+08:00The Week That Was – Jan 25 – Feb 1, 2010The first month of the year closed off on a quite note work wise. Not much, other than the usual day to day work, has been happening in the month. Most of the time was spent planning for the rest of the year which hopefully will help once the next few months roll around.The biggest item that happened in the past week was me being reminded of my parents’ mortality. As children, we always think Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-33186795571768530312010-02-03T16:47:00.002+08:002010-02-03T16:51:54.719+08:00“Women of Silk River” at TAS@Lot10klpac presents Women of Silk RiverSYNOPSISCleopatra. Joan of Arc. Nefertiti. Somehow we have always associated strong, courageous women with other parts of the world. This February, klpac's latest addition Kimmy Kiew takes a look at the lives of the unassuming Amahs in Malaysia.Long before the influx of Indonesian and Filipino helpers, there were the Amahs from China. These women, often from Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-86634665988049134702010-01-26T11:08:00.001+08:002010-01-26T11:08:50.626+08:00The Fortnight That Was – Jan 10 – 24, 2010“Hopefully I could keep to a schedule of a minimum of 1 blog entry per week this year. “Right!That went out the door almost immediately after I said it :-pAnyway … I promise myself that I will update the blog once a week so that I don’t get too rusty when it comes down to writing. Which by the way also applies to my stage play writing which I still have yet to start. I have all these stories Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-72960993368710918662010-01-08T12:15:00.002+08:002010-01-08T12:19:34.642+08:00The Week That Was – Jan 3 – 8, 2010Another year rolls by and a new entry for this oft-neglected blog :-pHopefully I could keep to a schedule of a minimum of 1 blog entry per week this year.2010 rolled in for me with the company of great friends who we celebrated with in Melaka. I could have not asked for a better group to see the new decade in. It’s actually funny to see the digits “2010” roll in as growing up we have always seen Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-82255715166144079072009-12-03T16:52:00.002+08:002009-12-03T16:56:03.823+08:00“The Swimming Instructor” at KLPacklpac presents The Swimming InstructorRipples of love and lossSYNOPSISWritten by multi-award winning Singaporean writer, Desmond Sim, The Swimming Instructor has been staged thrice successfully in Singapore, enjoying full houses throughout its run. The sizzling poolside drama will finally be making its way to KL audiences!Get ready to dive into a hilarious and poignant tale about the Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-51994335209613997012009-11-17T13:37:00.005+08:002009-11-17T13:51:01.341+08:00“Mukabuku” at KLPacklpac presentsMUKABUKUUncovering the humanity behind the technologySYNOPSIS Whether you like it or not, online social networking sites are here to stay and are out to transform the way we stay connected to one another. Three writers take on the easily left unseen impact that these sites are having on our everyday lives.The objective of klpac's T4YP Lab is to train young directors, designers and Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-78366240973103900322009-10-09T14:01:00.000+08:002009-10-10T14:06:50.559+08:00Note To SelfI have often reminded myself about it but it only took that one time that I was careless for it to happen.I had my laptop stolen from the boot of a car.I should have known better.I have been giving security briefings and reminding people to not leave their computer in their car for years. The one time that I broke that cardinal rule myself, it came back to bite me and it bit me hard. Oh, the Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-55749672615872402702009-09-29T09:50:00.003+08:002009-09-29T09:58:00.665+08:00“Oh Dad, Poor Dad” at KLPacThe Oral Stage PresentsOH DAD, POOR DADGrieving widow, neurotic son, the pet piranha & Venus flytraps … oh myWith support from the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., New York, the Oral Stage is proud to bring to KL a unique tale written by noted American playwright, Arthur Kopit.SYNOPSISA woman-in-mourning checks into a Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-28349934413319437532009-09-08T09:40:00.006+08:002009-09-08T09:54:26.637+08:00“Hamlet” at KLPacKLPac PresentsHAMLET A murdered King. A usurped Prince. A promise of Revenge.All roads lead to Elsinore!After teasing the audiences with successful performances of “The Secret Love Life of Ophelia”, “I Love You Once, I Love You Not”, “What It Means To Be … Free” and “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”, the T4YP closes their 2009 season with the classic piece that inspired their previous Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-31107138725224147462009-09-01T11:04:00.001+08:002009-09-01T11:04:57.822+08:00Boo RapidKL!The new RapidKL structured bus fare systems goes into effect today and it was as I expected it.Badly executed!Since sometime back in July, I have noticed the notices posted in the buses and LRT trains announcing the change in the bus fare system on 1st Sept. Of all the changes proposed, the one involving the “Utama” bus lines were the one that left me more than a bit perplexed as to how they willNickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-14431952835327527982009-08-17T08:35:00.009+08:002009-08-17T09:01:37.514+08:00Short+Sweet09:Theater Winners ListKLPac Presents SHORT+SWEET: THEATERA Festival of WordsCongratulations to the theater performances who made it to the Short+Sweet09: Theater Gala Night a resounding success! We had full houses and floor seating only for the performance.Congratulations to all the winners selected that night!Short+Sweet 09: Theater Winners List:Best Actor (Female) – Bella Rahim ("Life's A Twitch")Best Actor (Male) Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-41031568186643406712009-08-15T23:54:00.003+08:002009-08-16T03:19:02.262+08:00“Short+Sweet: Theater – Gala Night” at KLPacKLPac Presents SHORT+SWEET: THEATERA Festival of WordsCongratulations to the theater performances that made it through to the "Short+Sweet 2009: Theater" Gala Night!1. “Life's A Twitch” Writer: Maya Tan Abdullah Director: Hot Buns Cast: Bella Rahim, Hairi Synopsis: Mice and men- do they escape life's difficulties the same way?2. “Waiting for Godot Too”Writer: Fasyali Fadzly bin Saipul Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-83705495661171564572009-08-13T10:22:00.004+08:002009-08-14T09:53:55.265+08:00Another Item Crossed Off My "To Do" ListIt started off as a challenge.A challenge to try something that I’ve never done before.After numerous times sitting watching other people’s words being acted on stage in KLPac and wondering if I could do any better.I decided to write a 10 minute play for submission to this year’s edition of the Short+Sweet Theater festival.But where and more importantly how to start?First of all, I had to Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-81725494441921823272009-08-11T00:50:00.004+08:002009-08-11T00:56:59.868+08:00“Short+Sweet: Theater – Week 2” at KLPacKLPac Presents SHORT+SWEET: THEATERA Festival of WordsWeek 1 of Short+Sweet: Theater is done and now it is now time for Week 2 pieces to come on stage for your enjoyment and consideration.With the challenge of creating “a more creative world ten minutes at a time”, the call went out for writers to submit their 10 minute pieces for consideration. A number of them did rise to the occasion and as aNickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-91309189156443387902009-08-05T09:40:00.004+08:002009-08-05T09:51:46.710+08:00“What It Means To Be … Free” at KLPacKLPac PresentsWHAT IT MEANS TO BE … FREEA journey of discoveryThe T4YP ensemble are now set to invade the klpac Indicine space with a line of performances running for 2 weeks from the 30th July up to 9th Aug. Consisting of 3 pieces, the young performers of the ensemble are being challenged to participate in experimental theater pieces that would be different from what they have gone through in Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-26401897565205294612009-08-04T10:11:00.008+08:002009-08-07T14:44:47.293+08:00“Short+Sweet: Theater – Week 1” at KLPacKLPac Presents SHORT+SWEET: THEATERA Festival of WordsAfter a successful 2 week run of Short+Sweet Dance, it is now time for the theater section to take center stage.With the challenge of creating “a more creative world ten minutes at a time”, the call went out for writers to submit their 10 minute pieces for consideration. A number of them did rise to the occasion and as a result, 30 pieces Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435622.post-3634829198776401722009-08-03T23:29:00.003+08:002009-08-05T09:52:56.922+08:00Short+Sweet09:Dance Winners ListKLPac Presents SHORT+SWEET: DANCEA Festival of Dance A round of applause to all who made it to the Short+Sweet09: Dance Gala Night and a big thank you for making the night an enjoyable event. Congratulations to all the winners selected that night!Short+Sweet 09: Dance Winners List:Best Choreographer – Suhaili Micheline ("Nerds Gone Nuts")Best Dancer (Female) – Suhaili Micheline ("Nerds Gone Nuts"Nickxandarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280178787832175262noreply@blogger.com0